The project to expand the capacity of the municipal library in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm has been successfully completed. The renovation of the existing villa and the addition of a new building, fosters the growth of cultural, community, and educational activities, reinforcing the contemporary library’s role as an indispensable hub for these endeavors.
Project name
Municipal Library in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
Architecture firm
ČTYŘSTĚN
Location
Bezručova 519, 756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Karel Kubza, Milan Joja, Tomáš Págo
Design team
Nikola Korábová, Martina Fojtíková, Marek Holán
Collaborators
Architecture-construction solution: Ondřej Gaudl, Pavel Matonoha. Structural design: Marek Lukáš. Sanitary installations, gas: Jakub Kaplan, Michal Talač. HVAC, heating, metering and regulation: Jaroslav Prokeš. Electrical installation: Jaroslava Nováková. Fire safety: Zdeněk Čejka. Transport solutions: Josef Šico, Pavel Frýdl. 2 Low current: Karel Alexa. Energy performance certificate of the building: Jiří Cihlář. Landscaping: Marek Holán. Wayfinding, graphic design: Lenka Mičolová
Built area
Built-up area 295 m² existing library building 582 m² extension 1230 m² paved areas and exterior landscaping - Gross floor area 692 m² existing library building 582 m² extension - Usable floor area 458 m² existing library building 458 m² extension
Structural engineer
Marek Lukáš
Material
Solid wood – trellis on the façade, seating elements of outdoor staircases, furniture in the library. Steel – columns in the interior, outdoor railings, entrance roofing. Bricks filled with insulation – external structures of the extension. Reinforced concrete – ceiling structures of the extension. Wood-fibre acoustic panels – acoustic panels in the extension. Large-format insulating glazing in aluminium profiles – extension openings. Precast and monolithic exposed concrete – external staircases, ramps and paving. Polished silicate trowel – façade of the extension. Vinyl and carpet squares – floor covering. Sandstone – plinth and portal of the old building. Green roof – roof of the extension
Client
Town of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
Typology
Educational Architecture › Library
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has taken a significant step forward in advancing defence and space research with the completion of its new state-of-the-art research facility at Mawson Lakes.
Project name
University of South Australia Defence + Space Research Facility
Architecture firm
DesignInc
Location
Mawson Lakes, SA, Australia
Photography
David Sievers
Interior design
DesignInc
Client
University of South Australia
Typology
Educational › University
This school seamlessly integrates into a ravine surrounded by a Mediterranean pine forest, using nature as its primary classroom. Built with exposed clay and timber, it reveals its structure as part of the learning experience, free from cladding or superfluous details. A green roof regulates temperature and blends the building into its surroundings...
Project name
Imagine Montessori School
Architecture firm
Gradolí & Sanz Arquitectes
Location
Paterna, Valencia, Spain
Photography
Mariela Apollonio
Principal architect
Arturo Sanz, Carmel Gradolí, Fran López
Collaborators
Architects: J. Luis Vilar, María Navarro, Daniel López. Quantity surveyor: Francisco Vallet. Traditional structure engineering: Adolfo Alonso. Timber structure engineering: Albura Wood & Concept. Metalwork: Martí Cots. Brick vaults: Cercaa. Exterior wood carpentry: Morata. Interior carpentry: DISBEA showlutions. Installations phase 1, BREEAM consultant phase 1: Zero Consulting. Installations phase 2: GME. Lighting: Cosmo Stil. Green certification consultant: GBCE. Acoustic consultant: Silens Acústica. Landscape design phase 1: GM Paisajistas. 3D visualizations: Drawfield. General constructor: Grupo Valseco
Built area
Built-up area: 2,922 m²; Usable floor area: 2,298 m²
Client
Zubi Educational Real State
Typology
Educational Architecture › School
Frank Schirripa Food Technology + Horticulture Centre at Woodville High School supports the school’s core values of community, inclusivity, and cultural diversity.
Project name
Woodville High School Frank Schirripa Food Technology + Horticulture Centre
Architecture firm
DesignInc
Location
Woodville, South Australia, Australia
Photography
Richard Humphrys
Principal architect
Richard Stafford (Project Director), Michael Willis (Project Lead)
Client
Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Typology
Educational › School
The commission is for a small, independent multipurpose space within a courtyard, primarily intended for creative activities and therefore distanced from the daily activities of the existing home. It is located in a privileged corner of the plot due to its green surroundings and favorable orientations.
Project name
Atelier Araucarias
Architecture firm
Lateral Arquitectos
Location
Rafaela, Argentina
Principal architect
Milagros Rocchetti, Diego Degiovanni
Collaborators
Valentino BossioSUPPLIERS/PRODUCTS: Metalúrgica Balegno: Ironwork Fernando Ingaramo: Wood Ctek: Aluminum Openings
Material
Wood, Glass, Aluminum Openings
In this project, the studio explored for the first time a three-dimensional prefabricated and modular system based on U-shaped reinforced concrete pieces, which are grouped and overlapped according to the program's needs.
Project name
Prefabricated Kindergartens in Lisbon
Architecture firm
SUMMARY
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Photography
Fernando Guerra I FG + SG
Principal architect
Samuel Gonçalves
Design team
Inês Rodrigues, João Meira, Sara Perfetti, Adina Staicu
Built area
760 m² + 760 m² + 570 m² + 570 m²
Civil engineer
FTS, Technical Solutions
Structural engineer
FTS, Technical Solutions
Environmental & MEP
FTS, Technical Solutions
Construction
Prefabrication and Assembly: Farcimar, Soluções em Pré-Fabricados de Betão
Material
Reinforced Concrete, Glass
Typology
Eduvational › Kindergarten, Nursery
The project involves the renovation and expansion of a residence located in the heart of Coyoacán. Efforts to optimize resources resulted in the enlargement of the original space, which now functions as an art studio and production workshop.
Project name
Taller Estudio Daniela Riquelme
Architecture firm
AMASA Estudio
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Principal architect
Andrea López, Agustín Pereyra
Collaborators
Gabino Neri, Oscar Baltazar, Jorge Luis Santiago
Structural engineer
Juan Felipe Heredia
Environmental & MEP
Gabino Neri
Lighting
Andrea López, Agustín Pereyra
Construction
AMASA Estudio
Typology
Residential › Restoration, Workshop
After the completion of the award-winning École A Strega, Amelia Tavella has once again created a school on her native island: the Edmond Simeoni School and Cultural Space, nestled at the foot of the village of Lumio.
Project name
A school for the nature: School Edmond Simeoni
Architecture firm
Amelia Tavella
Location
Lumio, Corsica, France
Photography
Thibaut Dini, Audric Verdier (Aerial views)
Principal architect
Amelia Tavella
Typology
Educational › Kindergarten & Primary School
